Founded in 1824, the Literary and Historical Society of Quebec is the oldest existing learned society in Canada. Its history is linked to the intellectual development of Quebec and Canada. The Society led the restoration of the
Morrin Centre, which it now runs. As an English-language cultural centre located in the historical quarter of Quebec City, the
Morrin Centre strives to be a leading cultural institution of national standing, providing the Francophone and Anglophone public with rich, engaging programming in the areas of heritage interpretation, education, and the arts.